What Is the Function Report? Our Disability Lawyer in Augusta Explains

The function report is a very important form that gets sent when you apply for Social Security.  Most people think it is a meaningless form and don’t take it seriously.  The state…

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What Is the Role of the Vocational Expert? Our Augusta Disability Attorney Explains

The claimant will testify first.  Once they testify regarding the symptoms that keep them from working, the judge will ask the vocational expert some questions about the past relevant work of the…

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Our Disability Lawyers in Augusta GA Discuss Delays at the Hearing Office

Unfortunately, there are always major delays at the hearing office.  In 2013 the office in Augusta shut down and all cases were transferred to Columbia, South Carolina. What used to take about…

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An Overview of Proving Disability from Our Augusta Social Security Disability Lawyer

Clients sometimes ask our Augusta Social Security disability lawyer how to prove either a physical or mental disability. While a physical disability is generally related to your ability to work with your…

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How Long Does It Take and How Can I Appeal?

The Social Security disability process is a five-step process.  Once you put in the initial application it takes about four to six months to get an answer and there is a high…

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